Houseboat Magazine — January 2018

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Kentucky didn’t become the houseboat capitol of the world by
chance; it was built by companies such as Thoroughbred who rose
from the passion back in the 1990s. Companies like Thoroughbred
have a rich history in their business, as the founder, Rob Parrish,
sought out other craftsmen to help him build one of the state’s
premium custom houseboats. Ever since then, they’ve been having
success in their boat constructing endeavors.
The classic interior of a Thoroughbred houseboat is built with
glass sidewall construction that opens up the room for a more
spacious arrangement. This assembly also allows for lovely views
of the water from the living area. This company as of late has
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Thoroughbred continues to merge with the other companies within
Trifecta Ventures, is also continues to distinguish itself through its
transportation and renovation services. It’s committed to custom-
er-driven improvements that keep it steadily moving forward.

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Owner Quote
“Thoroughbred Houseboats was absolutely wonderful to work
with during and after the construction of our new houseboat! We
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took care of us even after the sale to make sure we were complete-
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to my family and friends!”
–Rick Wilson, Memory Maker

Looking to 2018

Thoroughbred Houseboats made a major splash within the

industry and a short amount of time since its entry over 20 years

ago. It continues to raise the bar on quality and options available to

the client. Having built several truly custom and spectacular vessels

over the years, Thoroughbred will continue to build on its reputation

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What’s Trending Now?

“Thoroughbred set the standard of glass side wall houseboats

and we have seen an increasing interest in clients looking to have

more natural light along with wonderful views of the water from their

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• Chris Girdler, Trifecta President

Thoroughbred

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